News
This is captured in the first Service Personnel Command Paper Annual Report which was published on 19 November 2009.
What this means for Serving Personnel
What This Means For Service Families
What This Means For Veterans

Key achievements to date:
  • Uplift of payments made under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme which has doubled the tax-free lump sum payment for the most serious injuries.
  • IVF Stability - enabling Service families to remain in one location (where possible) whilst undergoing assisted conception on the NHS.
  • Priority access to Affordable Homes Schemes for seriously injured personnel in Wales and Scotland.
  • Extended access to Affordable Homes Schemes enabling Service leavers to access the schemes for a further 12 months on leaving the Armed Forces.
  • The launch of a £20M MOD Pilot Scheme designed to help Serving personnel to purchase their own home.
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The Nation's Commitment: Delivered Commitments
  • Disregard of AFCS/War Pension Scheme Payments when applying for the Affordable Housing schemes and social housing.
  • Improved school place allocation and fair access protocols to ensure Service children obtain a school place when moving to a new location.
  • Dependants of Foreign and Commonwealth personnel now able to seek settlement and unmarried partners/same-sex partners able to apply for permission to enter or remain in the UK for up to four years. Dependants who gain settlement can now pay Home Fees and receive Student Support.
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Summary of responses to consultation on supporting Armed Forces Community published
Summary of responses to consultation on supporting Armed Forces Community published
The summary of responses to the public consultation on how to provide consistent and enduring support to the Armed Forces community has now been published.
New scheme to move Armed Forces up the property ladder
New scheme to move Armed Forces up the property ladder
A pilot scheme to encourage home ownership amongst members of the Armed Forces has been launched by the MOD and the Department for Communities and Local Government today, Tuesday 26 January 2010.
New healthcare package for military veterans
New healthcare package for military veterans
A new package of measures has been announced to support Service personnel who have received serious injuries whilst on active service.
Armed Forces Compensation Scheme - Your Compensation Scheme Explained
Housing - Joint Service Housing Advice Office
Policy Paper No 6. Individual Training and Education in the Armed Forces

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